Watch Alejandra Espinoza strut her stuff in gorgeous Latin-inspired trends and reveal what she believes is the single most important thing in life.

The first winner and co-host of Nuestra Belleza Latina Alejandra Espinoza talks about her Mexican roots and why it's important to put yourself before anyone else. Watch her Cosmopolitan For Latinas behind-the-scenes fashion shoot in English or Spanish, below. For more photos, pick up our spring issue, on newsstands now.